Janene Myburgh

Pretoria

janene.myburgh@icloud.com

071 1667247

PERSONAL SUMMARY

A highly efficient paralegal professional who is client focused with an ability to build strong relationships with internal and external clients. Possessing a proven ability to work quickly and accurately under pressure

areas of expertise

Legal Research

Drafting of legal documents

Citing and sherpardizing

Client focused

Preparing reports

Work History

Work History

Jan 2016 - Present

Paralegal

Nixon & Collins Attorneys

Preparing Files for issue of court proceedings.

Keeping the client regularly informed.

Scanning documents and letters on a daily basis to be stored in the firm’s case management system.

Proof reading documents and checking cross references etc.

Preparing first drafts of legal documents.

Preparing letters and emails to clients.

Attending meetings where negotiations are held.

Managing key project documentation.

Dealing with deed formalities.

Assisting with the drafting of documents such as chronologies, witness statements and court orders.

Processing contractual documentation.

Reviewing certificates and correspondence received from third parties.

Preparing legal documentation for execution by relevant parties.

Interviewing and advising clients and witnesses.

Analysing, researching and summarising legal information.

Keeping up to date with changing legislation.

Assigning and supervising the work of junior staff.

Assisting with litigation projects including preparation of Court bundles etc.

Preparing invoices and monitoring time recorded against fee estimates.